Movie # 39 Bessie 2015
HBO's made for tv movie "Bessie" caught my attention as i`m a fan of old jazz and blues. If you need ANY proof that Queen Latifah can act look no further then this film. She is a electric powerhouse of soul and a force of nature must akin to the legend she is playing. Wow. All the actors are incredible. The production values are top notch and as always HBO brings there A game in all departments. Critics have cried that this was given the glossy Hollywood treatment.. Um..its a FILM. As Hitchcock once said (paraphrasing) Movies should be slices of cake not life. Whats important is the true spirit of her story and legacy was captured, so what if its not 100% true. A fitting tribute to a singer that inspired countless others including Billie Holiday. Even if you dont know who she is, its still very much worth seeing.
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